Prospective buyers of a former Italian restaurant in Burton have pulled out leaving the building empty, it has been revealed.

Micropub bosses had declared an interest in moving into the old Enrico's venue, in New Street, several months ago following the closure of the Italian earlier this year.

The building had been under offer, but it is now back on the market Burton estate agent Rushton Hickman.

Rushton Hickman director Paul Rushton said it was not known why the micropub bosses had pulled out, but added that very often applicants can simply change their minds.

Enrico's is back on the market

A micropub is a small freehouse mainly serving cask ales. such places traditionally promotes conversation among customers by shunning all forms of electronic entertainment. Many dabble in traditional pub snacks.

The Burton Mail previously revealed that Enrico's had closed with its owners saying personal and health reasons for their decision to leave after 16 years.

The building, which once housed Lucy's Café in the 1970s, has now been advertised as available to let again.

Since the closure the Burton Mail was flooded with comments from well-wishers, who revealed their fond memories of meals out at Enrico's, including celebrating important milestones there like wedding anniversaries and birthdays.

Enrico's has closed and now the premises is up for let

Rushton Hickman says the building would be suitable for uses such as retail, a cafe or a bar subject to change of use planning consent where necessary.

The building has a trading area approximately 773 sq ft (71.9 sq metres). It also contains a kitchen, store and toilets.